Tom Ryder

Thomas H. Ryder

• Bats Left, Throws Unknown

• Debut July 22, 1884
• Final Game August 6, 1884
• Born May 9, 1863 in Dubuque, IA USA
• Died July 18, 1935 in Dubuque, IA USA

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Biographical Information

Not much is known about Tom Ryder. SABR researchers in 2002 tracked down his birthplace and place of death in Dubuque, IA.

He played for the St. Louis Maroons in 1884, the team that finished in first place during the only season of the Union Association. Ryder mostly played left field, a position that was usually manned by either Buttercup Dickerson or Henry Boyle. Among others, pitcher Charlie Sweeney also played there on occasion as did the 18-year-old Perry Werden.

"TOM RYDER, of Dubuque, has been engaged . . . He is a heavy left-handed batsman and once played with (the) Indianapolis Club. He will play centre field when Rowe Is pitching." - Sporting Life, July 23, 1884

Related Sites

• Tom Ryder at the SABR Bio Project